Comment on Is upgrading the ssd easy enough that it is worth the cost savings?
NaibofTabr@infosec.pub 3 weeks ago
Have you installed a Linux operating system before?
The hardware swap is not difficult, but you do have to reinstall the OS on the new drive, so if you’re not already familiar with that process it may be a hurdle. The good news is there shouldn’t be any important data on it, so if you do have a problem you can just wipe it and start over.
I bought the original largest model, and in less than 6 months decided I wanted more than the 512GB. I wish I had saved the $200 and bought the cheapest model. There’s no other appreciable difference.
Have you installed a Linux operating system before?
I have. I used to run OpenSUSE years ago, mostly stopped because I was an avid WoW player and I was never able to get it running.
I wondered if it would be a full reinstall, or if the deck had a separate OS drive.
If you have a drive enclosure or a large enough backup drive you can clone the old SSD with dd.
Linux is an easier install than windows nowardays.
Fecundpossum@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
The top end model has etched glare resistant glass on the panel, both on the old IPS displays and the newer OLED models.
My work sometimes comes with long hours of downtime in the outdoors with the sun shining, the anti glare glass is fantastic for that scenario. I know there are etched glass screen protectors, but I’ve seen one up close and didn’t look as clear as mine.
So, that’s at least one reason to go for it in my opinion.
NaibofTabr@infosec.pub 3 weeks ago
Yeah I put a screen protector on mine right away. It’s a portable device.
The combination of the etched screen and an etched screen protector definitely hurts the sharpness - I would’ve been better off with the standard glossy screen.
Fecundpossum@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
Yeah, I’m not saying one plan is better than the other, just that it’s something to be aware of when making a choice. My steam deck sees a lot of travel and a lot of use, and I’ve never used a screen protector, because you’re really not supposed to with the matte screen. Haven’t noticed a scratch yet, so it works for me. The only protection I use is the tpu rubberized grip case, I think from spigen. That and the case it came in for travel.
nokturne213@sopuli.xyz 3 weeks ago
Thank for that. I did not realize this.